No one could ever imagine that the crisis in Zamboanga reaches its 13th
day since it all started in September 9. It is well noted that the
delay to end the war is because of a calibrated military operation as
opposed to an all-out offensive to save the remaining hostages which are
held as captives and used as shield by the MNLF.
Clearing
operation has continued and gunfire still heard coming from Barangay
Sta. Catalina where MNLF Com. Habier Malik and his companions with their
hostages believed are hiding seeking refuge. There is no timetable to
end the crisis in Zamboanga but residents are rest-assured that the
government continues to "push forward" to "constrain" the movement of
the Misuari-linked forces there.
Meanwhile, while there is an
exchange of gunfire (machineguns and mortars) between military and MNLF
that started about 6 AM, again another fire incident takes place at
Barangay Sta Catalina. (AT PRESENT)
WORDS TO PONDER:
I believe that the most haunting question each of us would like to
raise has something to do with the continuing standoff in Zamboanga
City. Why God allow these things to happen?
War, so costly. War, so
awful. The dying, the maiming. Those who aren’t scarred physically are
likely to be scarred emotionally.
Just remember that we have a
loving God. Scripture overflows with this essential truth:“He loves
whatever is just and good, and his unfailing love fills the earth.”
(Psalm 33:5)“The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have
loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have
drawn you.’” (Jeremiah 31:3)
Why does God let war happen?
God
has given us the freedom to choose whether we will do right or wrong. He
has given everyone that freedom because we are not made robots. When
people have freedom to choose, sometimes they make bad choices and that
creates wars. The Bible tells us that wars and fighting happen because
of the way people are inside. When people have greed and selfishness in
their hearts, they start a fight in order to get what isn’t theirs. God
doesn't like war, but he lets it happen because he has given us freedom
to choose for ourselves – even if our choice is to go to war.
But, remember this catastrophes that we are suffering will never prosper.
Psalm 144:1-2
Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my
fingers for battle; My lovingkindness and my fortress, My stronghold and
my deliverer; My shield and He in whom I take refuge; Who subdues my
people under me.LET’S RAISE GOD’S BANNER OF SALVATION, OURS IS THE
VICTORY
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